US Department of Defense

'US army must be held accountable for Afghanistan crisis,' says China

China, which has not fought in Afghanistan, is seen to be holding out an olive branch to the Taliban and the latter has also said that Beijing can contribute to its economic development.

Aug 24, 2021, 21:18 PM IST

Toll from US attacks in Iraq rises to 25, 51 injured

On Sunday, the US Department of Defense said it had carried out 'defensive strikes' against five Kata`ib Hezbollah facilities in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the group`s recent attack on a US base near the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk that left one US soldier killed and four others injured.

Dec 30, 2019, 08:16 AM IST

Pentagon stops accepting F-35 jets from Lockheed over repair cost dispute

Last year the Pentagon stopped accepting F-35s for 30 days after discovering corrosion where the carbon fibre exterior panels of the planes were fastened to the airframe.

Apr 12, 2018, 07:11 AM IST

US House passes $700 billion annual defence bill

But the measure faces more hurdles before it can become law, notably because it would increase military spending beyond last year's $619 billion bill, which is barred by the 2011 Budget Control Act's caps on government spending.

Jul 14, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

Boeing to supply 22 harpoon missiles system to India

The contract is expected to be completed in June 2018.

Sep 24, 2016, 22:55 PM IST